Richard Edward Yaeger

Richard Edward (Dick) Yaeger (August 7 1949- August 6, 2024) Survived by daughter Christine (Nelson) and son John (Suzie), grandsons Liam and Ben. Dick grew up in south Minneapolis, running around with friends and making trouble. A 1967 graduate of Washburn High School, he served in Puerto Rico with the Navy working in radio/electronics. He worked for Northern States Power company for nearly twenty years and later worked as a house painter. The highlight of his years was deer hunting in Togo, Minnesota where he walked and rode ATVs on the trails and socialized at the Junction Bar. When he wasn't hunting he was dreaming about it, and when he was hunting he was complaining about it! Dick loved the outdoors. His favorite camping spots included the Temperance River near Grand Marias and spring smelting. He led his kids on walks around Lake Maria State Park. He also enjoyed grouse hunting and time at the family cabin on Limestone Lake. Dick moved to Monticello in the 90's, regularly socializing at the American Legion, the Zoo, and the VFW. Dick's hobbies included reading, watching movies and growing his collections of antiques, coins, rocks, DVDs, maps, and computer magazines- though he never bought a computer. Indeed his iPhone became his arch nemesis in his last years. His kids fondly remember his weekend breakfasts of scrambled eggs and bacon and adventures like a helicopter flight around Bemidji to enjoy the views of the north woods. With Christine he attended Bob Dylan concerts in Iowa and Rochester, and together they enjoyed visits at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Dick made a trek to watch John graduate from the Marine Corps Bootcamp in San Diego. A fan of baseball, he watched both John's games and Twins games. As a grandpa, Dick always had a doughnut or cookie to offer during visits. During trips to Fat Nat's diner he appreciated eggs Benedict (overly salted of course). Though his mobility significantly declined and he faced prostate cancer and diabetes, Dick kept his ornery, dry, and self-depreciating sense of humor, always in eager crack a joke and laugh at himself. Funeral service will be Saturday, September 14 at 10am at Church of the Epiphany, 4900 Nathan Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55442, United States. Private internment at Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to your favorite charity or the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, a publication Dick enjoyed. https:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/ about.html

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Richard Edward Yaeger

August 7, 1949 - August 6, 2024

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Richard Edward Yaeger

August 7, 1949 - August 6, 2024

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